Easy Banana Nut Bread
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4.9
Easy Banana Nut Bread
Description
The recipe begins by mixing dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon—separately. Butter, shortening, and sugar are creamed until fluffy, followed by eggs and mashed bananas that contribute moisture and banana flavor. The dry ingredients are folded in gently to avoid overmixing, preserving tenderness. Nuts are tossed with flour before incorporation to prevent sinking during baking.
The batter is poured into a prepared loaf pan and topped with a blend of pecans, sugar, butter, and cinnamon before baking at 350°F for 55 to 65 minutes. The topping adds a delicate sugary crust with nutty crunch contrasting the soft interior. Checking for doneness with a toothpick helps prevent overbaking.
This banana nut bread is a classic quick bread suitable for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The nuts provide a crunchy contrast to the moist banana crumb, while the spiced topping adds subtle texture and flavor. Cooling the loaf slightly before slicing ensures clean cuts and ideal texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup shortening
- 2 egg
- 1 cup banana about 3 medium, mashed
- ⅔ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Topping
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) an 8x4 loaf pan.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- With a hand mixer on medium, combine sugar, butter and shortening in a medium bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in mashed bananas.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Toss nuts with remaining tablespoon of flour and fold into batter.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan and top with topping. Combine topping ingredient and sprinkle over loaf.
- Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
- Cool in the pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a rack.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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